New York Yankees star closer Mariano Rivera will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his sore right shoulder next Tuesday, the team announced Friday.

The 38-year-old pitched through discomfort throughout the 2008 campaign but was still dominant, converting 39-of-40 save opportunities and compiling a 6-5 record with a team-best 1.40 earned-run average.

After tests taken on Rivera's shoulder revealed inflammation and calcification, the reliever opted for surgery rather than a series of periodic cortisone injections.

In 14 career seasons -- all with the Yankees -- the fan favorite has appeared in 851 games, which includes 10 starts in his rookie campaign in 1995, while compiling a 68-49 record with 482 saves, good for second best all-time behind San Diego fireballer Trevor Hoffman (554).

The presumed future Hall-of-Famer is signed through the 2010 season with New York, which missed the playoffs for the first time since 1993.

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